COLOMBO (News 1st): Veteran singer Indrani Senaratne passed away at the age of 83 due to a sudden illness.

The singer passed away this evening (June 23) while receiving treatment at the National Hospital. She is the wife of the famous singer Sisira Senaratne.

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